RUBBER DUCK REGATTA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

This morning, during the Rubber Duck Regatta Prize presentation at Superior Honda, the Freestore Foodbank announced that 165,325 ducks were sold and $1,082,067 was raised through the 22nd Annual Rubber Duck Regatta. That’s the equivalent of more than three million meals. This marks the third consecutive year that the event has raised more than $1 million. Congratulations to all of the winners of the 22nd Annual Rubber Duck Regatta:

Helping Our Hungry Neighbors

100% of duck purchases go directly to providing meals for hungry children in our community.

Hallie and Riley's lives took a drastic turn when their dad died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Their mother could have never imagined needing help putting food on the table for her children. Generous support from people like you helped them in their time of need.

We are honored to announce that Local 12 Anchor Bob Herzog has assumed the role as Honorary Chair of the Rubber Duck Regatta from the late Tim Hedrick. Bob is a longtime friend of the Rubber Duck Regatta, as well as the Freestore Foodbank.

Get your ducks in a row during your next trip to the grocery store. Look for the $5, $10 and $25 tear-off coupons at the check-out of your Kroger and be sure to register your ducks here. Second prize winner will receive a year worth of groceries from Kroger.

Our friends with 7UP are in on the fun. Use the code on 7UP bottles and cans and get two ducks free. We all know, ducks swim better as a family. You can register your 7UP ducks here.

Weekend Kroger Sales

Our staff and volunteers sold ducks from:

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at the Anderson Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at the Harper’s Point Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 20 and Sunday, August 21 at the Delhi Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 20 and Sunday, August 21 at the Hyde Park Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 20 and Sunday, August 21 at the Newport Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 27 and Sunday, August 28 at the Oakley Kroger

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 27 and Sunday, August 28 at the Western Hills Kroger

“Duck” t-shirts were available to anyone who bought $25 worth of ducks from our team during this time (Check-Out Duck does not apply). We hope to see you September 4th!

Together, we can solve hunger and ensure that children have the fuel they need to grow healthy and strong. Every duck that you purchase helps to provide meals to hungry children and families right here in our community:

The Great American Quacky Games

At 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, teams from Local 12, 9 On Your Side, WLWT News 5 and The Cincinnati Enquirer competed in the Great American Quacky Games on Fountain Square, while helping to raise awareness for the Freestore Foodbank’s 22nd Annual Rubber Duck Regatta. The following teams participated in a variety of games: